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Best Things To Do in Falmouth
We created this Falmouth guide to help you enjoy one of Cape Cod’s most inviting coastal towns. From shoreline walks and bike paths to local markets and dining, Falmouth offers plenty for a relaxed day out. Guests often ask about great places to explore, and this town always provides something appealing. Use this page to learn what the area offers and plan the moments you want to enjoy during your stay.
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Top 10 Things to do in Falmouth
Falmouth, located in the Southwest corner of Cape Cod, has an old-time, authentic feel that brings visitors back to this quiet corner year after year. Indulge in the shops on picture-perfect Main Street, visit a classic example of a Cape Cod lighthouse, and enjoy the warm, silvery sand of Falmouth’s many beaches.
1. Stroll Main Street!
With a third of a mile of shops, food, and classic Cape Cod vibes, Main Street Falmouth has something for everyone. Enjoy spending time on one of Cape Cod’s best Main Streets (see also Harwich Port, Chatham, and Provincetown at the bottom of this page) and find something special for someone special.
2. Eat!
There is nothing like spending a day eating your way through a great vacation! Experience the difference that New England mom-and-pop shops deliver with innovative menus and fresh ingredients. Nearly every restaurant on Cape Cod is farm-to-table. Fresh, local, seasonal is a way of life.
3. Beaches
There are ten public beaches in Falmouth overlooking the Vineyard Sound and Buzzard’s Bay. Marvel at Martha’s Vineyard across the water while sipping a Cape Codder or take a dip in the warmer waters of the Bay. Long expanses of sand highlight this magical side of the Cape. Take a peek at Google Earth to see the silver lining.
4. Get Outdoors & Hike the Knob
The Knob. Mention it and locals will tell you exactly where to go. It’s a rocky point that juts out of Quissett Harbor into Buzzard’s Bay and offers astounding sunset views. If you find yourself in Falmouth at sunset, this is the spot. Hike a short distance along the nature trail to find a narrow peninsula as your reward. Parking is limited, so you may need to arrive early.
5. Run the Falmouth Road Race
Make a break for it starting on Water Street in Woods Hole and finish seven miles later in front of the British Beer Company at Falmouth Heights Beach. This is the annual Falmouth Road Race. Sounds like a wicked version of a pub crawl, but if you are a runner, you know this is a great race. Or, if you’re a spectator, stake out your spot early; traffic and parking can be tricky.
6. Ride the Shining Sea Bikeway
Nearly eleven miles of bike trail that, at times, skirt the coast of the Vineyard Sound, offering spectacular views and beach breezes. Some of the best riding is between Falmouth’s Main Street and Woods Hole. Tip: Rent a bike at Corner Cycle and pick up the trail a short ride away. Head south for the best views.
7. Discover in Woods Hole
What can you discover today in Woods Hole? The world famous Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute is there, so is the Woods Hole Science Aquarium. Incredible research projects and mapping of our Ocean floor are happening now. What else are they getting into? See what you can see as you walk the streets of Woods Hole.
8. Pie in the Sky Bakery
While in Woods Hole, there is a bakery that is on our must-stop list. Aside from the Chef’s homemade popovers at the Platinum Pebble Boutique Inn, we have not had better than at Pie in the Sky Bakery. Enjoy fresh-roasted coffee or some tasty treats, especially if you’re waiting for the ferry to the Vineyard. They are a stone’s throw away from each other.
9. See Nobska Lighthouse
While you are in Woods Hole, a short drive south of Falmouth, you can visit a classic Cape Cod Lighthouse, Nobska Light. Formidable and stout, they look like they could last forever. Don’t be fooled, though, the lighthouses of the Cape are constantly being maintained and repositioned so they don’t fall into the sea. See one while you still can!
10. Day Trip to Martha’s Vineyard
The Steamship Authority runs regularly and fairly cheaply from Woods Hole to the Vineyard. A 45-minute trip will cost around $21 per person round trip. Or, take a car for around $140+. Pop in and out of Vineyard Haven or take the time to tour this sweet little paradise south of Falmouth and Woods Hole. When taking a vehicle on the ferry, make sure to book in advance; spots fill up quickly! See our guide to the Best Things To Do on Martha’s Vineyard.
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